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Multiplanetary SocietyVenture Capital for Space with Raphael RoettgenIn this episode I talked with Raphael Roettgen, the founding partner of space focused VC firm Earth to Mars Capital. We spoke about the role of venture capital in the space ecosystem, why in space manufacturing may be the next big application, and how the military and civil space ecosystems interact. Don't forget to subscribe to be alerted to future episodes and leave a review the help other's find the podcast. If you have feedback or ideas for future guests, please email us at multiplanetarysociety@gmail.com .2025-06-121h 07
On OrbitInvestors’ Outlook on Future Space Economy ApplicationsThe third season of the Future Space Economy series kicks off with a discussion about the financial outlook for new and upcoming applications that fall under the “Future Space Economy” category. These include: space transportation, space stations, tourism, research, robotics, and Moon/Mars missions. This episode features guests Dara Panahy, partner in the Milbank LLP Transportation and Space group; MDA Space CEO Mike Greenley; Meagan Crawford, managing partner of SpaceFund, Raphael Roettgen, general partner of E2MC Ventures; and Dave Diaz, a Loudon County, Virginia, economic development official. This episode was recorded at SATELLITE 2025, and includes a liv...2025-04-221h 06
Space Business Podcast#142 | Commercial In-Space R&D and Manufacturing | Raphael Roettgen, E2MC VenturesThis episode kicks off a new series on in-space R&D and manufacturing, exploring its potential (e.g. for sectors like pharma and semiconductors), its current status, and its challenges, among other topics.
At the end of this episode, Raphael highlights the recent launch of the Orbital Edge accelerator to support startups in this emerging sector.
Orbital Edge Accelerator: https://orbitaledge.techconnect.org/
🕰️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:23 - Why research and manufacture in Space?
10:28 - How to research and manufacture in Space, in practice?
22...2025-04-1432 min
Unwind With a Free AudiobookTo Infinity: The Space Economy and How You can Participate Audiobook by Raphael RoettgenListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 810493
Title: To Infinity: The Space Economy and How You can Participate
Author: Raphael Roettgen
Narrator: Raphael Roettgen
Format: Unabridged
Length: 05:49:57
Language: English
Release date: 08-02-24
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Science & Technology, Technology & Engineering
Summary:
Reusable rockets and mass production of spacecraft and their components mean that the cost of access to and operation in space is dropping rapidly and making ever more space businesses economically viable. There are now already thousands of space start-up companies. The space economy is expected to grow to several trillion dollars over...2024-08-035h 49
Space Business PodcastSpace Business Podcast #121 - Aaron Kemmer, Max Space: InflatablesInflatable space modules is what we are talking about in this episode, and that is Max Space’s product, a company that just came out more publicly at Space Symposium. My guest for the episode is CEO & co-founder Aaron Kemmer, who some of you may remember from his previous role as a co-founder of the in-space manufacturing company Made in Space. Aaron and I talk about his motivation to set up Max Space, and how their inflatables can be used for example as habitats, research labs, manufacturing sites and even as sports and entertainment venues in space.
Fo...2024-04-091h 00
The Futurist Society PodcastThe Future Of The Space Industry - A Conversation With Raphael RoettgenThe exploration to space isn’t just about discovering new worlds beyond our own. It also has massive ramifications on our life here on Earth. Today’s space industry is deeply linked to deep tech affecting various industries. And the future is bright for the space industry, as is evident from our conversation with Raphael Roettgen, a space industry leader, technical evangelist, and futurist. Raphael deeply believes that humanity needs to be multi-planetary, or else it risks losing everything. Join in as we discuss the limitless possibilities offered by space manufacturing, space travel, and all other wonders of this nasc...2024-01-1552 min
Next SequenceTechBio Founders #28: Improving and saving lives by producing high quality human tissue organoids in earth low orbit and space with Raphael Roettgen , CEO at Prometheus Life TechnologiesPrometheus Life Technologies is a space biology company out of the University of Zurich, specialized in producing organoids in microgravity. Our team is among the world’s most foremost experts in gravitational biology, and has already successfully flown two missions to the International Space Station to grow human tissue organoids, but we are just getting started on our journey to provide health from space for Earth, and to take biotech to new heights.2023-11-2942 min
The VectorRoadmapping in the Space EconomyWhy do some space startup pitches fail? What sets a space company apart, and how can entrepreneurs take advantage of decreasing launch costs and increasing government support for space activities? Explore these key questions and more with this month’s Vector episode, featuring a conversation between Raphael Roettgen, founder of E2MC Venture Capital Firms and host Kelli Kedis Ogborn. Roettgen shares his perspective on the problem of orbital debris, discusses regulations that promote growth, and offers key insights for companies looking to find their niche in the space economy.
Episode Resources:
Space Business Podc...2023-10-1647 min
T-Minus Space DailyJupiter, get ready for this JUICE.JUICE is out here making news. Space systems are critical infrastructure. Euroconsult says there's money on the table for satellite broadband. More ISAM is heading to GEO. AWS ground station features abound. China’s i-Space successful launch. Raphael Roettgen, Founder & Partner at E2MC Ventures and host of the Space Business Podcast all about the venture capital environment for new space startups and new entrants to the space market. And more.Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence briefing, Signals an...2023-04-1425 min
DareGreatly Space PodcastDareGreatly Biweekly Space Podcast -- Raphael RoettgenMichael Laine sits down for a one hour interview with Raphael Roettgen is from E2MC Ventures.
In this episode, Raphael and Michael discuss E2MC Ventures investments into space, specifically E2MC Ventures investment thesis in their fund. They also talk about the exciting potential of Space Pharma and Raphael's new venture into Space Biotech. They also delve into many other topics like space tourism, launch companies, possible consolidation in the space industry and more! Please enjoy this highly informative episode about all things "Space Business".
Raphael Roettgen's...2023-03-2336 min
SpaceBase PodcastBecoming a Space Investor: An Interview with Christian Thaler-WolskiAn interview with Christian Thaler-Wolski, a startup advisor, business developer, and angel investor focused on Spacetech. Previously, Christian worked in venture capital in Europe. Prior to his investor role he had a five-year career in technical product sales and key account management at ORACLE, a global leader in enterprise software. Christian is a native of Germany and graduated from the International Space University’s Souther Hemisphere Space Studies program in 2020. He has degrees in Economics and also a graduated with an MBA degree at INSEAD, Fontainebleau, in 2006. Christian moved to Adelaide in 2019 and subsepquently co-founded the I...2022-12-1841 min
Ask an Investor PodcastRaphael Roettgen - Space: Why Now is the Moment to InvestHave an investment question for Raphael Roettgen? Join his space investor community room on Quidroom and stay updated on his content. And listen to the extended Q&A segment only for accredited investors.https://www.quidroom.com/referral/4N3E8Join the 'Weekly investor meetups' room with the Quidroom Founder to attend future investor meetups.https://www.quidroom.com/referral/73M10----In this episode, investors get their space-investing questions answered by Quidroom user, Raphael Roettgen. Raphael is the Managing Partner of E2MC Ventures, a space-focused early-stage venture...2022-06-2130 min
FUTURE of SPACEF.O.S. Raphael Roettgen Interview🚀 The Future of Space video podcast is a candid and informal conversation, between myself and leaders, investors, innovators, educators, celebrities, movers, and shakers that are shaping the future of humankind into outer space. Like how two friends would chat and philosophe. With just one thing missing, a glass of wine! 🚀 Today's guest is Raphael Roettgen. Raphael is the Founder & Managing Partner of E2MC Ventures, a Governing Member at the International Space University, a Venture Partner of Space4Impact, author of Hoch Hinaus, a regular contributor to Spacewatch.Global, and host of the Space Business Podcast.2022-05-0549 min
Same Same but TechSSBT Season 2 is like an AI-Generated Dinner Party in SpaceDear friends, we come now to a bittersweet moment, the end of Season 2 of Same Same but Tech. But don’t be sad! This year we spoke with some seriously smart people about some very complicated things. And in true SSBT fashion we had a blast while doing it. Season 2 had some *incredible* stories. From the highest of highs to the pits of despair, our guests brought us into their various worlds, building technologies that are moving and shaking the foundation of culture and bringing us into the future, one brilliant analogy at a time. And while the...2021-06-2922 min
Same Same but TechSpace Tourism is like Scuba Diving (feat. Space Adventures and E2MC Ventures)This week on Same Same, we get a cockpit view of outer space, from one of the first earthlings who self-funded a private flight up into orbit.Richard Garriott was the son of a NASA Astronaut, but a setback squashed his dreams of following in his father’s footsteps. After several decades, many different ventures and tens of millions of dollars, Richard manifested that dream by climbing aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft and flying into the stars. According to Richard, the perspective shift of being in space is so powerful that it changes everything about how...2021-04-2734 min
On OrbitPack Your Bags! We’re Going on a Space Vacation!Space vacations are a real thing! If you want to see the Earth from a brand new perspective, and experience weightlessness like a real astronaut, and you have a few million dollars to spare, you can sign up right now! Space Adventures will take you to Low Earth Orbit and beyond on a SpaceX Falcon 9. Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin will also start opening up space tourism lines in the near future. But, what is the space tourism experience really like? Is it safe? How long is the trip? Will they serve food? Do I have to...2021-03-1657 min
That Space PodcastE2MC with Raphael Roettgen, CFARaphael is the founder of E2MC Space Ventures and possesses a unique blend of space and financial expertise. He has twenty years of global financial markets experience at investment banks and hedge funds, and has also been a fintech entrepreneur in Brazil. Since 2017 he has been involved in the space sector as an advisor and investor. He holds degrees in Space Studies from the International Space University, Finance from the Wharton School and Machine Learning from PUC-Rio. We talked to Raphael about how his company, E2MC, leverages their blend of technical and financial experience to a...2020-07-2848 min
Cold Star ProjectRaphael Roettgen - Idealists In Space Investing - Cold Star Project S03E01E2MC space venture capital firm founder Raphael Roettgen is on the Cold Star Project for this inaugural episode of Season Three. With host Jason Kanigan he explains:
what lead him to space as a career focus, and specifically investing in space
how he finds prospective space investments
what segments of space he finds especially interesting at this time
how he makes up his mind about whether to invest in a space company or not
what the most surprising thing Raphael discovered again and again in space and high tech firms he was tasked to look into in...2020-06-0840 min